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Fight Facts: UFC 251

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TOTAL NUMBER OF UFC FIGHTS: 5,664
TOTAL NUMBER OF UFC EVENTS: 522

The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday kicked off a run at the now-realized Fight Island with UFC 251 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.